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by boyracer
Fri Jun 06, 2008 1:15 am
Forum: Engine Development and Performance
Topic: clifford radial engine
Replies: 3
Views: 8895

Sorry, none of these. Shall post a scanned image from the Two Wheels mag of `98 in the next couple of days displaying a cut away of this particular radial. Basically, it's like the old aeronautical radial engines, but the block is not fixed to the head.
by boyracer
Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:41 pm
Forum: Engine Development and Performance
Topic: clifford radial engine
Replies: 3
Views: 8895

clifford radial engine

Does any know of a Sydney based engineer who invented a four stroke radial engine where the barrels spin, and the heads in the outer perimeter rotate to meet a given bore with either a spark plug or port. No poppet valves, just ports & the same diameter as the bore. I last heard of the engine in...
by boyracer
Sat Mar 08, 2008 4:42 pm
Forum: General Information
Topic: alternate solution
Replies: 93
Views: 118112

is it el mirage or black rock that is a dirt/clay track used in the USA? anyone remember oiled dirt tracks used for karting? EPA would probably have a fit today though.
by boyracer
Mon Mar 03, 2008 10:08 pm
Forum: General Information
Topic: alternate solution
Replies: 93
Views: 118112

big black dyno?

I got a delivery at the shop today wrapped in 3-4week old newspapers. On one page a small article caught my eye about a group of 3 'well funded' business men looking for land north of the city to build a new drag racing/motorsport complex... Now,apparently the yanks use Edwards air force base in usa...
by boyracer
Sun Feb 10, 2008 10:35 pm
Forum: General Information
Topic: alternate solution
Replies: 93
Views: 118112

lake lefroy

memory may be a bit hazy, but i dont remember any real water on/in the lake(lefroy)system.i remember filming the aussie invader for some promo footage to drum up sponsorship dollars. we towed it behind a f100 ute then let the tow go and filmed it cruising into the sunset. slow down the fillum, wella...
by boyracer
Sun Feb 10, 2008 6:26 pm
Forum: General Information
Topic: alternate solution
Replies: 93
Views: 118112

alternatives to lake G...

i may be a newbie at this(#740) but has anyone considered lake lefroy in western australia as a venue? heres my 10 cents worth... big,flat and white. crown land,leased to wmc. access much better than the G. bitumen roads! Kalgoorlie motorcycle club have organized an enduro on the lake and surroundin...
by boyracer
Sat Jan 19, 2008 12:43 am
Forum: General Information
Topic: more salty virgins
Replies: 15
Views: 22636

i would like to meet any adelaide members who could spare an hour to chat. i own a cafe so your welcome to come down to glenelg for a feed/coffee/beer on me, or i could meet you. drop me a pm and ill tell ya where to go.
by boyracer
Sat Jan 19, 2008 12:04 am
Forum: Chassis, Suspension and Saftey
Topic: that crazy bloody cyclist guy...
Replies: 17
Views: 33414

boys,boys,boys...i am NOT gordon d.. what a twat.(thanks to david for that one) jrb and lynchy(is that an xjs?), i will be on the salt in2008 so thought it a quite normal scenario to think of something to race.i will approach the club formally and rob carroll directly. i will be volunteering and im ...
by boyracer
Fri Jan 18, 2008 11:53 am
Forum: Chassis, Suspension and Saftey
Topic: that crazy bloody cyclist guy...
Replies: 17
Views: 33414

velocipedes r us

thanks doc. iam a recovering former drag addict and circuit racer(10 years now,still go to the meetings), so i know how much is invested,time and money, in your racecars. i will build a powered lsr vehicle one day, but think i have found a niche that floats my boat,so to speak. have many feelers out...
by boyracer
Fri Jan 18, 2008 12:54 am
Forum: Chassis, Suspension and Saftey
Topic: that crazy bloody cyclist guy...
Replies: 17
Views: 33414

that crazy bloody cyclist guy...

ok you guys, lets get serious. have downloaded forms to join dlra as well as entry form. i would like to have a go at motorpacing on my BICYCLE. I would like some feedback on how to go about this.Im a v practical hands on guy. will the pacecar need to be scrutineered? nomex undies and all? does anyo...
by boyracer
Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:13 pm
Forum: General Information
Topic: more salty virgins
Replies: 15
Views: 22636

more salty virgins

evening all! i am also planning my first foray to lake G. have been on lake lefroy in wa b4 on my GSXR1100 moto, you're right v addictive. nothing to drive/ride this year but was wondering about dlra stance on motor pacing...i'm a cyclist and a quick search reveals the current two wheeled non motori...